1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Since the age of seven, I had always dreamed of being one of the student leaders who we looked up to. They took responsibility for us, gave instructions, organized school activities, and proudly wore their badges while carrying our school flag and walking on the playground. They represented us and gave speeches on school issues, becoming our role models.

As I grew older, I became qualified to participate in the school elections. I prepared my election speech and on the day of the speeches，everyone balloted(不记名投票).I was hopeful and prayed for a victory. However， the following morning when we gathered on the school grounds for the principal’s declaration of the outcome, reality hit me hard. I realized that I had no chance of winning-I was neither well known nor too pretty. Like many preteens facing rejection, I became depressed and felt as though I had no friends supporting me.

Later that day, as I cried in my room, I took a deep breath and decided to change my mindset. I refused to see myself as a failure and made a determination to run for the school elections again the following year-this time, with a plan to win. I sat down at my study table and wrote down my thoughts.

Comparing myself with other competitors, I figured out that I had a lot to improve. With a whole year ahead, I began to play my election strategies.

To gain recognition and demonstrate my ability to represent my fellow students, I started making new friends and helping them in various ways at school. Additionally, I attended a public speaking course to learn how to deliver a great election speech. By the time the election came around, I was well-prepared, and I delivered a passionate speech on the stage.

注意：
1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
The following day, I anxiously waited for the results.
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Later, I realized that I had achieved far more than what I had initially set out to do.
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2 . 为了丰富学生的校园生活，你校将举办一次体育节(the Sports Festival)，主题为“我爱运动”。假如你是校运动俱乐部的成员，请你为校英文报写一封倡议书。
内容包括:
1.体育节的主题和安排(时间及运动项目)；
2.运动的益处(有益健康、增强信心、缓解压力)；
3.号召同学们积极参加。
注意:
1.词数80 左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇: theme 主题；boost confidence增强信心；relieve pressure缓解压力
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3 . Middle school students in Valdosta are learning the importance of agriculture.

Lowndes County Extension agent (代理人) Joshua Dawson, helped seventh-grade students attending J. L. Newbern Middle School build raised bed plant boxes to grow crops. Dawson’s work with the school gardens began in 2014 as a part of the Valdosta School Garden and Orchard Project. Through support from local businesses and members of the community, it is used to introduce Valdosta elementary and middle school students to gardening and agriculture.

Some of the crops grown in the gardens include sweet potatoes, collards, carrots and kale. The harvested (收获的) produce is served by the schools’ dining rooms during lunch and students are allowed to take produce home depending on the harvest size.

Helping Dawson with the gardens are members of the local Master Gardener program. With his daily responsibilities as a County Extension agent, Dawson depends heavily on their support. “Without the Master Gardeners, I don’t know if any of this would be possible. They look after the gardens and work with the teachers more closely than I, and provide necessary feet on the ground for a lot of things,” Dawson said.

At the beginning, the students expressed worries about working in the garden, but Dawson said those doubts disappeared quickly. “I like watering the plants and working with the soil” said Anthony Aikens, a seventh-grader Anthony, who said his favorite subject is science, wants to be a zoologist or a full-time gardener when he grows up.

Dr Elena Ponder, principal of J. L. Newbern Middle School, said this project has attracted many students. She said working in the garden provides students with a cross-curriculum (交叉课程) where they apply different skills to solve problems. “Once you plant a garden, you have to attend to that garden. That shows you have the work ethic (职业道德), patience and time to put into something. That will translate into work-related skills they can apply to jobs in the future,” she said.

1. What is the purpose of the Valdosta School Garden and Orchard Project?

A．To serve students healthy lunches with home-grown vegetables.

B．To share the latest agricultural information with local farmers.

C．To let students know more about gardening and farming.

D．To build new school gardens in Valdosta.

2. How do the Master Gardeners support Dawson?

A．By introducing him to Dr. Elena Ponder.

B．By helping him take care of the gardens.

C．By training him in gardening.

D．By raising money for him.

3. What was the students’ attitude to the project at first?

A．Doubtful.

B．Supportive.

C．Uninterested.

D．Hopeful.

4. What did Dr. Elena Ponder say about the project?

A．It has changed public opinion on the agricultural industry.

B．It is beneficial to students’ future development.

C．It took up too much of students’ study time.

D．It needs more public attention

4 . 假设你是李华，你校英语俱乐部要举办一次英语演讲比赛，演讲题目是怎样才能学好英语，请根据你的学习经验写一篇演讲稿。
注意：词数100词左右。
参考句型：
one of the most+adj.+n.
It is+adj.+for sb. to do sth.
First, …; Second, … ; Finally, …
As we know, …
We can learn/improve…by…
In a word, … /In my opinion, …
Dear students,
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5 . 假设你校英语社团举办以“Wildlife Matters”为主题的征文活动。请根据提示写一篇英语短文。要点如下：
1. 野生动物重要的原因；
2. 保护野生动物的措施（至少两条）。
注意：1）词数100左右；
2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Wildlife Matters

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6 . 学校英语节将举办主题为“工匠精神”的演讲比赛，谈谈你认为能代表工匠精神的人物 —— 摄影师 Cunningham, 修表匠人王津，古代建筑师雷氏一家，科学家邓稼先，钱学森等等。请结合以下要点写一篇演讲稿：
（1）你是如何理解工匠精神的；
（2）选择代表工匠精神的人物进行介绍（经历，性格，品质等）。
参考词汇：the spirit of craftsmanship 工匠精神
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7 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Days of January were passing and every girl of the girls’ school was very happy as the selections for plays and dances for the annual function were started.

Sneha’s class teacher, Pravina, asked Sneha, her favorite student, to play the leading character in a play. Because she was never allowed to play a male character, Sneha jumped with joy, but suddenly she became so serious about the costumes (戏服).

“How many times I have to tell you not to participate in plays and dances! Can’t you understand that we can’t buy or borrow the costly costume? You can take part in debates, quizes, or essay competitions in which you don’t have to spend money and you can enrich your knowledge,” her mother said angrily when Sneha told her about it.

The reason behind all this was their financial condition. Sneha always had an idea about it in her home and she was mature enough to say NO to any money demanding condition. This time, however, the desire of fame and the excitement of the activity were overcoming her fear.

Sneha went in her room hiding her sadness deep in her heart. She was so nervous about what was going to happen when she would tell Pravina about leaving the play. Would she warn her not to allow her in any competition? Now it was clear that she had to leave the play.

The next day, downhearted Sneha acted like nothing had happened and got ready for school. Her mom ordered her to say NO for the play.

Sneha always loved Pravina because whenever there was a play or dance, the girls did not need to be worried about anything related with money. She would find a way to help. But Sneha didn’t want to tell her the truth.

Paragraph l:

Sneha went to the teacher,“I don’t want to take part in the play and I’m leaving.”

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Paragraph 2:

Pravina stood patiently, waiting for the performance to begin.

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8 . 假设你是李华，请写封邮件给美国的笔友Jack，讲述学校于上周五上午在操场举办的每年一度的以“感恩、责任、成长、梦想”为主题的成人礼（coming-of-age ceremony）。邮件内容主要包括：
1. 成人礼概况；
2. 你的感受；
3. 询问美国的成人礼情况。
注意：1. 可以适当增加细节，使结构完整。 2. 词数100左右。
Dear Jack,
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Yours,

Lihua